Open the file bag, Steven? Soderbergh pulled out a stack of materials, and at the top of them was a very formal offer, which he knew was from Jenkins Films, and that the young man whose name had been resounding all over the United States had called him a few days earlier.

Below is a brief outline of the script and a description of the characters, as well as a few newspaper clippings, most of which are Erin? Details of the Brockwich vs. Pacific Gas & Electric lawsuit.

He has also seen this lawsuit in the newspapers, and in the past few years, especially after the verdict was pronounced this year, there has been a lot of uproar in major media.

Didn't expect Ryan? Jenkins moves so fast, and not long after the case is over, he targets the key people in it and wants to make a biographical film.

Steven? Soderbergh roughly flipped through the outline of the script and the introduction of the characters, and then looked at the tentatively determined cast list, and vaguely guessed what the other party was thinking, and the movie must be aimed at the Oscars in 98.

Although he admires the other party's talent and ability, frankly speaking, he and the small circle he belongs to don't like Ryan? Jenkins's style, in the words of some friends, is too philistine to understand what art is.

Of course, if there is no element of envy and jealousy, only God knows, after all, he can pull hundreds of millions of dollars in investment at every turn, which is simply unattainable for literary films.

"Steven, what do you think?" The agent and friend sitting across from him asked.

"I need to see the full script."

Despite saying so, see a $50 million shooting budget. and the position of director and producer, Steven? Soderbergh was already impressed.

Meanwhile, in Jenkins Films' office building in Burbank, Nicole was sitting in her office, watching her assistant bring a thick stack of materials from outside and stack them on her desk.

"Oh, God!" Nicole looked at the stacks of materials that were several inches thick, covered her forehead, and asked the female assistant, "Anything else?" ”

"And!" The female assistant nodded. explained. "Mr. Rodriguez sent a lot of relevant information......

"Then bring it all." Nicole waved at her.

Nicole knew that these materials were carefully investigated by Ryan, except for Erin? In addition to Brockwicz's detailed description, there was also the law firm and Pacific Gas & Power. and the situation of the lawsuit that ended not long ago.

All of this is good for her to get to know Erin from start to finish? Brockwich the man. Learn more about the entire case.

But. Instead of looking at the materials, she remembered the research consulting firm.

The company that Ryan founded back then has played an important role in the past few years. That Garcia? Rodriguez may not be a qualified operator, but he is a good investigator and analyst, and has provided them with unusually detailed information on several acquisitions and other events.

And, with the help of Wilson & Associates, he was always able to find loopholes in the law and easily not touch the boundaries.

Ryan!

Nicole's mind immediately changed to that handsome and resolute face, this year was the happiest and happiest time in her life, whenever she recalled the sweetest moment with Ryan, she always felt that she had lived in vain, he always guarded her silently, always quietly solved any trouble for her, and always gave her the greatest joy......

Even some ideas that have been had in the past will always melt in the lingering relationship between the two day and night.

She once doted on him, but since this year, he has used it on himself as it is, and even for some of his vexatious requests, he will do his best to fulfill them.

It's an indescribable, but wonderful, feeling that one can't help but indulge in, and Nicole wants to keep it going until the moment when it's all for her.

Shaking her head, Nicole dissipated these cranky thoughts and focused on the information in front of her, if she wants to create brilliance, how can she succeed if she doesn't work hard?

In the apartment dormitory of the University of Southern California, Ryan is helping a few classmates pack their bags, the New Year's vacation is about to begin, and the four of Darren are not ready to go home, they will go to David in the afternoon? Finch's crew reported to do some of the most basic work and increase practical experience.

"Ryan, are you sure you're not with us?" David asked.

"Come on, David." Reese dragged his luggage and walked out the door, "If Ryan goes to work as a handyman on a crew, the entertainment media in North America will have to go crazy." ”

"You ......"

Ryan waved his hand and sent them out of the apartment building.

Everyone has their own ideals, but many people fall on the road to their ideals, and it is undoubtedly a kind of happiness to be able to engage in a career that they like and are interested in.

For example, Ryan himself, he likes the profession of actor or star very much, but he is not interested in directing, for him to control the crew and get more power, production talent is a better choice.

Hollywood implements a producer system, how many big directors can really compete with producers?

Unlike him, Darren's goal is to become a director, and he has no interest in literary films, sci-fi films, etc., only the kind of horror films that spill ketchup.

Reese is interested in videography and wants to be Russell? A top photographer like Carpenter.

David has a talent for editing, while Chen dreams of making his own movies after returning to China.

Thinking of ideals, Ryan couldn't help but think of Steven? Soderbergh, the bald director who is barely an idealist and became the youngest winner of the Cannes Film Festival at the age of 26 after winning the Palme d'Or for "Sex, Lies, Videotape," has turned down many offers to commercial films and is still groping his way through art films.

Erin? Brockwich is not an art film, or even a biopic, and it is a bit of a reluctance, and the film completely portrays her as a civilian hero in the eyes of the American public.

So, to be more precise, this should be an inspirational commercial movie.

Even Steven? It doesn't matter if Soderbergh refuses to take the lead, Ryan has already prepared a backup, Lang? Howard and Ridley? Scott is likewise one of the options.

By the way, the outline and setting of "The Peerless Tribulation" have been handed over to the editorial team to supplement, and Michael will be contacted after the New Year? Bay and Jerry? Bruckheimer, the latter is not a problem, the former is expected to be a little troublesome.

And Charlize? Theron, South Africa's diamond, has called several times recently and invited him to dinner as a thank you for the heroine of "Jurassic Park."

Ryan has a bit of a headache, such a beautiful bubbling woman invites, if you want to say that you are not impressed, it must be fake......

Ryan's thoughts are interrupted by the ringing of his cellphone, but it is Natalie's call from New York.

"Hi, Nat."

"Good news for you, Ryan." Natalie over there was visibly happy, "I got Annie? The role of Frank. ”

"Oh, congratulations, Nat." Ryan sighed, Natalie still chose the stage play of Broadway and "The Diary of Anne Frank", "Is the rehearsal and performance time set?" ”

"Rehearsals start after the New Year, and the official performance will be held in June."

"Alright, I'll wait to see your premiere."

"Come on, Ryan, I'm not going to take your word for it."

Hearing Natalie's slightly complaining voice on the phone, Ryan could only shrug his shoulders and change the subject, "Rehearsals after the New Year, so are you still coming over for auditions?" ”

"Of course participate, the audition is at the end of February, there will be no conflict." Natalie didn't hesitate, "This is a Star Wars prequel!" ”

She's smart enough to choose! Ryan sighed.

Although Natalie has three films released this year, she has not caused much repercussions in all of them in small and inconspicuous roles, and it is clear that she understands that a film role with enough weight is a must.

"Nat, do you have to get Padme? The character of Amidala has surprises waiting for you in the future. "Ryan and George? Lucas's agreement was limited to the two of them.

"Surprise?" Natalie said in a thick nasal voice, "Do you know how to say, Ryan, when you grow up, you will bring me nothing but surprise and no joy!" ”

The corners of Ryan's mouth trembled, and he simply said the answer, "I made a deal with George to play Anakin as an adult?" Skywalker! ”

"Anakin as an adult? Skywalker? Natalie paused for a long time before saying, "Yes...... Is it Padme? Amidala's lover? ”

Ryan, the script for the first draft of the prequel trilogy, had already asked for it from Lucas and mailed it to Natalie, and that was the potential advantage.

"yes, dear Nat, is that a surprise?" Ryan deliberately changed his tone.

"Come on, Ryan." Natalie's voice was like she was humming through her nose, "It has nothing to do with my audition." ”

"Oh God, Nat, you've broken my heart again." Ryan laughed out loud.

"You've broken my heart countless times, Ryan!" Natalie's teeth must have gritted.

"Okay, when we get to New York, I'll let you take a few bites, right?"

"You're coming to New York? What time? ”

"After the New Year."

"Are you going to release pigeons again, Ryan?"

"I'm going to Marvel Comics and Blue Sky Studios, and don't forget, Nat, I'm the boss of those two companies."

"Sure enough, every time I come here because of something else, and then I come by the way to see my best friend, right?"

"That's why I asked you to apply to high schools in Los Angeles."

"I love Long Island Middle School."

Unconsciously, more than half an hour passed, and neither of the two people had any intention of hanging up the phone, and the distance from New York to Los Angeles was separated by a deep friendship between them. (To be continued......)